harbour
US /ˈhɑːr.bɚ/
UK /ˈhɑːr.bɚ/
1.
Hafen
a place on the coast where vessels may find shelter, especially one protected from rough seas by piers, jetties, and other artificial structures
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The ships found safe refuge in the harbour during the storm.
Die Schiffe fanden während des Sturms sicheren Unterschlupf im Hafen.
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The fishing boats returned to the harbour at dusk.
Die Fischerboote kehrten bei Einbruch der Dunkelheit in den Hafen zurück.
1.
hegen, bergen
to keep (a thought or feeling, typically a negative one) in one's mind, especially secretly
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She continued to harbour feelings of resentment towards her former colleague.
Sie hegte weiterhin Gefühle des Grolls gegenüber ihrem ehemaligen Kollegen.
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It's not healthy to harbour such negative thoughts.
Es ist nicht gesund, solche negativen Gedanken zu hegen.
2.
beherbergen, bergen
to provide a place of safety or shelter for
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The old house seemed to harbour many secrets.
Das alte Haus schien viele Geheimnisse zu bergen.
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The dense forest can harbour various wild animals.
Der dichte Wald kann verschiedene wilde Tiere beherbergen.